American adventurer gets involved in archaeological artifact smuggling and treasure hunting in Mexico.American adventurer gets involved in archaeological artifact smuggling and treasure hunting in Mexico.American adventurer gets involved in archaeological artifact smuggling and treasure hunting in Mexico.
Julio Villarreal
- Ulbaldo Navarro
- (as Julio Villareal)
Douglass Dumbrille
- Consul
- (as Douglas Dumbrille)
Mona Barrie
- Tourist
- (uncredited)
Victorio Blanco
- Waiter
- (uncredited)
Juan García
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
Margarito Luna
- Tacho
- (uncredited)
Carlos Múzquiz
- Museum Curator
- (uncredited)
Manuel Vergara 'Manver'
- Man Playing Cards
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaGlenn Ford turned down the lead role in Hondo (1953) because he had not enjoyed working with director John Farrow on this film.
- GoofsDouglass Dumbrille's name is misspelled in the credits as "Douglas."
- Crazy creditsPlunder of the Sun was filmed in its entirety in Mexico in the Zapotecan ruins of Mitla and Monte Alban. We wish to express our gratitude to the wonderful people of Oaxaca, Veracruz and the Churubusco-Azteca Studios in Mexico City for their help and cooperation.
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An adventure of intrigue and mystery set in Mexico
"Plunder of the Sun" is a very good and interesting story of adventure, mystery, crime and drama. It's an adaptation of a 1949 novel of the same title by David Dodge. That was set in Peru and the film adaptation is set in Mexico. Many in the fine cast contribute to the intrigue of the story.
Glenn Ford is Al Colby, an American adventurer. Francis L. Sullivan plays Thomas Berrien, a collector of ancient artifacts. Patricia Medina plays his wife. Diana Lynn plays Julie Barnes, Sean McClory plays Jefferson, and Douglass Dumbrille plays the American Consul.
The movie was shot on location in Oaxaca, Mexico. And, it also has some excellent scenes of archaeological sites in the area. Places like the ruins of Monte Alban and others are in scenes of the film. So, it also provides a little education in ancient history and geography. All those who enjoy mysteries should like this film.
Glenn Ford is Al Colby, an American adventurer. Francis L. Sullivan plays Thomas Berrien, a collector of ancient artifacts. Patricia Medina plays his wife. Diana Lynn plays Julie Barnes, Sean McClory plays Jefferson, and Douglass Dumbrille plays the American Consul.
The movie was shot on location in Oaxaca, Mexico. And, it also has some excellent scenes of archaeological sites in the area. Places like the ruins of Monte Alban and others are in scenes of the film. So, it also provides a little education in ancient history and geography. All those who enjoy mysteries should like this film.
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- Dec 31, 2022
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- Das geheimnisvolle Testament
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- Gross US & Canada
- $1,000,000
- Runtime1 hour 21 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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